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TheFatBook
Kelley Blue Book for construction
A bid fairness checker and true cost calculator for home improvement projects across 7 trades in 39 US cities, using federal wage data and local permit fees.
About
TheFatBook is an independent home-improvement cost-estimation platform that benchmarks contractor bids against a proprietary cost index. The platform helps homeowners check if a contractor's quote is fair by showing verified cost ranges, true cost-to-deliver, and contractor margins for seven trades: outdoor living and hardscapes, plumbing, HVAC, painting, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and roofing.
The cost index is built from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages, Craftsman labor-hour standards, FRED material price indexes, and actual city permit fees across 39 major U.S. metropolitan areas. The free tool allows homeowners to enter a contractor's quote and see where it lands against verified cost data, with line-by-line cost breakdowns. TheFatBook also operates a contractor directory called the Better Builders Network, offering free verified Elite listings earned from homeowner ratings.
Features at a glance
- Bid fairness checker for 7 trades
- Coverage across 39 US metropolitan areas
- Line-by-line cost breakdown tool
- Contractor directory with verified Elite listings
- Monthly updated federal wage and material data
Pricing
Pricing model: Free
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- How is the cost data built?
- TheFatBook builds its cost index from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages, Craftsman labor-hour standards, FRED material price indexes, and actual city permit fees across major U.S. metropolitan areas.
- What trades does TheFatBook cover?
- TheFatBook covers seven home-improvement trades: outdoor living and hardscapes, plumbing, HVAC, painting, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and roofing across 39 metropolitan areas.
- Is this service free?
- Yes, TheFatBook is a free tool that helps homeowners check if a contractor's bid is fair against independent cost data for their city.
- Can contractors use TheFatBook?
- Yes, contractors can claim a free verified Elite listing in the Better Builders Network earned from homeowner ratings, which links back to their own website.
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